Working with Me
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Yuchao Liao (Ph.D.) |
First employment/activity post-graduation listed where known. |
Future Students
Like most professors, I receive hundreds of emails from students who want to work with me. I welcome these emails, but am unable to respond to most of them. I'm always looking to work with highly motivated students at all levels (undergraduate, graduate, and even exceptional high school students looking for research experience) who are interested in research. However, due to limited funding, most funded positions are reserved for highly-motivated Ph.D. students who have completed their Masters degree. Exceptions may be made for outstanding Masters students who plan to do a Ph.D. Students who want to work on a Masters thesis are also welcome to interact with me if their research interests align with mine.
The starting point, before contacting me, is to look through my research and publications to see if anything is of interest to you. Some of my favorite students are those who have either read some of my papers or know about my research and have thought of potential research projects that they might want to work on. It's not a deal-breaker, but it's a good sign of a motivated student and typically attracts my attention.
Preference for funded positions is also usually given to students who have taken my—or a—computer architecture class (ECE 462/562) and have one or more of other skills, like C/C++, Verilog, Python programming, knowledge of digital logic/design, and good communication skills. Previous research experience is a plus, but not required.
If you think your interests align with mine, send me an email along with your resume and any other relevant information/materials. For best results, your email should tell me what you can do (e.g., Verilog coding experience, creativity, useful classes that you've taken, etc.), why you want to work with me (most students send form emails to several professors and I always ignore them), and what your interests are (e.g., what problems have you thought about? Did you read one of my papers, think it was shit, and have a better idea? I'd like to hear about it! I don't need a fully formed plan; I just need to know that you've thought seriously about it.)
I look forward to hearing from you!
Other Collaborators
I'm open to collaborations on research projects/grants with industry and other faculty within and outside the University of Arizona. If you think we can collaborate on a project, feel free to reach out to me.